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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.81, 10,007.72 and 2,724.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.81, 10,007.72 and 2,724.93 is: 4,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.81 : 10,007.72 = 2,724.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.81/10,007.72 = 2,724.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.81x = 10,007.72 × 2,724.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.81x = 27,270,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,328.87/6,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.39

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